Research designs, problem-solving, methodologies, and data analysis for specific topics in basic and clinical physical therapy research. Implementation of one facet of an on-going project, under guidance of the principal investigator. (CR/NC only)

PT 899 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students in Physical Therapy; consent of major adviser and supervising faculty member.

Independent study or research planned, developed, and completed under the direction of a faculty member. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Physical Therapy students; successful completion of PT 209 or the equivalent; or consent of instructor.

Students will continue the evidence-based review they started in PT 209, performing a meta analysis to answer their own research question. Students will present their findings orally and in a publication-style manuscript for the DPT culminating experience. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

PT 920 Case Reports I (Unit: 1)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Physical Therapy students.

Research and preparation of a case report on the diagnosis and treatment of a patient care problem relevant to physical therapy. (CR/NC grading only)

In a clinical setting, students treat patients and work with experienced clinicians who provide mentoring and consultation for case reviews, physical therapy techniques and review of specialty areas; full-time 8 week clinical experience. May be repeated for a total of 12 units. (CR/NC only)

PT 960 Teaching Practicum (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Doctoral program in Physical Therapy; PT 704 or equivalent.

Develop necessary teaching skills for classroom, clinic, and laboratory. Students take this course at least twice and teach in the clinic at least one semester and in the classroom, one semester. May be repeated for a total of 12 units. (CR/NC only)

PT 990 Doctoral Colloquium (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: Restricted to doctoral students in physical therapy and California licensure.

Forum for discussion on current research, application of research to practice. Students participate in all semesters in the doctoral program and are responsible for planning at least one session. Must be repeated for a total of 8 units.(CR/NC only)

PT 996 Directed Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to doctoral students in physical therapy.

Development of research skills in preparation for doctoral laboratory original research. Student will be in a laboratory setting with faculty, post-doctoral and pre-doctoral students. Consists of seminars, journal clubs, and laboratory assignments. May be repeated for a total of 9 units. (CR/NC only)

Collection of data on original research project under the direction of dissertation advisor and dissertation committee. Determination of objectives and evaluation criteria by advisor based on stage of the project. May be repeated for a total of 8 units. (CR/NC only)